Making Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Work: Clinical Process for New Practitioners

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"What should I do when a client asks me personal questions?" "How do my client's multiple problems fit together, and which ones should we focus on in treatment?" This engaging text—now revised and updated—has helped tens of thousands of students and novice cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) practitioners build skills and confidence for real-world clinical practice. Hands-on guidance is provided for developing strong therapeutic relationships and navigating each stage of treatment; vivid case material illustrates what CBT looks like in action. Aided by sample dialogues, questions to ask, and helpful checklists, readers learn how to conduct assessments, create strong case conceptualizations, deliver carefully planned interventions, comply with record-keeping requirements, and overcome frequently encountered challenges all along the way. Dedications About the Authors Preface Acknowledgments Contents Prologue: Common Challenges for New Clinicians 1. The Process of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 2. Initial Interactions with Clients 3. The Process of Assessment 4. Conceptualizing the Case and Planning Treatment 5. The Bridge from Assessment to Treatment 6. The First Few Sessions of CBT: Goals and Challenges 7. The Course of CBT: Goals and Challenges 8. Terminating Therapy: Goals and Challenges 9. Doing CBT with Special Populations 10. The Process of Supervision: Goals and Challenges 11. Revisiting the Common Challenges Appendix A. Recommended Readings in CBT Appendix B. Further Reading on Special Topics in CBT Appendix C. Treatment Manuals and Client Workbooks Appendix D. Useful Information for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists References Index